isiNdebele Home Language - Term 1 - Week 1

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking skills. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying. Speaking allows us to share our thoughts and ideas. We will listen to a short story in isiNdebele and discuss it together. Pay attention to the words and sentences as we read.

Let's read a short story together: 'UThandiwe noMusa bahamba emgwaqweni. UThandiwe uthanda izinja, kanti uMusa uthanda izinyoni.' After reading, we will talk about what Thandiwe and Musa like. Notice how the sentences are structured and how we use punctuation like full stops.

Now, I will ask you some questions about the story. What does Thandiwe like? What does Musa like? Let's take turns to answer. Remember to speak clearly and use full sentences. For example, you can say, 'UThandiwe uthanda izinja.' This will help us practice our speaking skills.

On your own, think of something you like. Write a sentence about it using correct punctuation. For example, if you like apples, you can write, 'Ngithanda ama-apula.' After writing, share your sentence with a partner. This will help you practice both writing and speaking.

• Izinyoni
• Izinja
• Amagilebhisi

Answer: Izinja

Thandiwe likes dogs, which are referred to as 'izinja' in isiNdebele.

• Comma
• Full stop
• Question mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

Answer: Ngithanda ama-apula.

This sentence means 'I like apples' in isiNdebele.

• A dog
• A friend of Thandiwe
• A bird

Answer: A friend of Thandiwe

Musa is introduced as Thandiwe's friend in the story.

• We talk
• We pay attention
• We write

Answer: We pay attention

Listening requires us to focus and understand what is being said.

Answer: Ngifunde ukuthi kufanele sikhulume kahle.

This means 'I learned that we must speak well.'

• To share ideas
• To listen
• To write

Answer: To share ideas

Speaking allows us to express our thoughts and communicate with others.

• Speak softly
• Use full sentences
• Ignore the question

Answer: Use full sentences

Using full sentences helps to clearly convey your answer.